Chin up, walk tall

They're here!

They are mighty tall, and I walked around them for a while thinking that I should probably return them because they're so tall. 

Except they're so awesome so I'm not going to return them.




Who doesn't like some Jak & Jil for their weekend?

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Feeling Tickled Pink

I'm feeling like wearing a lot of soft pink colours! After looking at this site.

Some fancy things I would like to wear right now.

Oh, I just want to wear chiffon and go around in bare feet (even if I did just purchase huge crazy boots). Yes, I want spring. I'm all ready for it.

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On a Final Note

As some of you may have noticed, we haven’t been blogging much lately.

We started blogging back in 2004, when we began college. We wanted a simple girly website where we can share our thoughts on fashion with other fashion lovers. We finally settled on blogspot, because we were both technically challenged and it was easy. It was really exciting at first. We religiously stalked our blog and our heart would skip a beat whenever we get a comment. It gave us a warm and fuzzy feeling each time.

We just graduated last summer and since then, we’ve been struggling to carry our blog into the ‘real world’ with us. When you’re a student, you’re surrounded by inspirations and you have all the time in the world to take it in and read up on the latest styles and celebrity trends. In the real world, you get so caught up with life that you barely have time to stop and admire your surroundings and be inspired and excited by it. Now don’t get us wrong, we still love to drool over gorgeous dresses and new bags and debate over the merits of the latest trends- just not as often anymore. Blogging started to become a chore instead of something we loved doing. That was when we knew that it was time to move on, even though it took us a few months of thinking and debating with ourselves and each other to realize it, and another few months overcoming self denial to act on it. It’s not easy to give up something we’ve been doing for the last four years, knowing that once we stop, there is no going back.

A little over 4 years ago, we had no idea what blogs were, and we certainly didn’t know fashion blogs will become such a big phenomenon. We didn’t really know where we were heading when we started I am Fashion, but it became something we loved. We considered taking I am Fashion further, developing it into something bigger as so many other fashion blogs have done. But alas, as hard as we racked our brains, we couldn’t come up with a vision of where it can go. And so, we've decided that it was time to make a graceful exit and let I am Fashion go.

We’d like to thank all the readers who have stuck with us throughout the last four years. It was your comments, emails and continued presence that have kept us going for so long. We’d also like to thank our guest blogger E, who has helped us immensely in the last few months through this difficult transition period. It’s been an unexpectedly rewarding experience, which will always have a special place in our hearts.

Find us at our NEW BLOGs:

Tea with BG -http://teawithbg.com/

BG’s new personal blog, where she will continue to explore fashion, with a sprinkle of finance, travel, dining and other random musings on life.

Coffee with HG -http://www.lifestyleasia.com/coffeewithhg

HG’s new fashion blog, where she will blog about fashion, beauty and all girly things. And yes, she will continue to self-debate endlessly on whether to buy something as affordable as a pair of Zara shoes, or something as wallet-breaking as a Balenciaga bag.

XOXO

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2012 Maserati Grancabrio Sport review

        On February 21, 2011, The new Maserati is offered with more driving enjoyment thanks to an improved overall vehicle dynamics, more horse power, a more responsive and efficient engine and optimised gearshift response. After stunning the world with the GranCabrio at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Maserati will use the 2011 Geneva Motor Show to take its grand-touring convertible to a new level of performance and handling with the GranCabrio Sport.

        The GranCabrio Sport uses a more powerful and fuel-efficient version of Maserati's, all-alloy 4.7-litres V8, coupled with the ZF six-speed automatic transmission.  This naturally aspirated engine produces in this configuration 331 kW (450 horsepower) and has 510 Nm at the peak of its rich, thick torque curve. Maserati's Friction Reduction Program has made the GranCabrio Sport's engine more reactive to the driver's most-nuanced inputs, while reaching a 6% reduction in fuel consumption. The top speed of the GranCabrio Sport is 285 km/h.

         * Price (est): $168,000

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Maserati GranCabrio 2010 review

         The GranCabrio was introduced with- the Trident's third prong - completes Maserati's product line-up that now consists of three different families of models: Quattroporte, GranTurismo, GranCabrio. The GranCabrio represents the very essence of Maserati in terms of open-top cars. It's a Maserati in the purest sense of the word: from the unmistakable style by Pininfarina to the spacious interior, from the craftsmanship of each detail to the driving pleasure and performance. 

          It enriches all five senses in a shared open-air experience, without sacrificing comfort and performance. A dream car designed and built for men and women who love to live life in an understated – though sophisticated – manner. Like all the made in Maserati open-top convertibles: special cars aimed at refined connoisseurs.

       The GranCabrio was powered by a 4.7 litres, V8 engine and is the convertible with the longest wheelbase on the market. The GranCabrio's roof is strictly canvas-made, emphasizing the link with the Maserati tradition.

             * Price (est):  $156,000

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2010 Lamborghini Murcielago LP 650-4 Roadster review

         Lamborghini was introduced the Murcielago LP 650-4 Roadster, counting on the supersports coupe and roadster to continue to sell to its clientele until the eventual introduction of an all-new top bull. The new 650-4 features the most powerful engine in a drop top Lamborghini to date, a version of the company's ubiquitous V12 massaged out to 6.5 liters and 650 horsepower. It carries permanent all wheel drive which should help to keep it on the road in the hands of drivers whose wallets outweigh their skill.

          The LP 650-4 Roadster has powered by 6.5 litre V12 engine that produces 650 hp (478 kW) along with permanent four-wheel drive: hence the model’s LP 650-4 moniker. With 660 Nm of torque, top performance is at 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in 3.4 seconds. The top speed is around 330 Km/h (205mph).The special edition model will be produced in a limited volume (50 units only).

           Its exterior combined grey bodywork with a special bright orange Arancio LP 650-4 featured on the front spoiler and sills. The car features orange brake calipers and a transparent V12-engine cover. Interior’s design features echo the car's striking grey-and-orange exterior: besides the orange touches, there is an asymmetric dash design, with black Alcantara Nera on the driver's side, including door panel and central tunnel, and black leather Nero Perseus on the passenger's side.

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2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 review

2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 review

         The Aventador LP 700-4 is redefining the very pinnacle of the world super sports car market-brutal power, outstanding lightweight engineering and phenomenal handling precision are combined with peerless design and the very finest equipment to deliver an unparalleled driving experience. With the Aventador, Lamborghini is taking a big step into the future-and building on the glorious history of the brand with the next automotive legend. The first customers will take delivery of the new Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 in late summer 2011.

       The Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4’s engine is utterly unique. It was based on an innovative monocoque made from carbon-fiber that combines exceptional lightweight engineering with the highest levels of stiffness and safety. The new twelve-cylinder with 6.5 liters’ displacement and 515 kW/700 hp brings together the ultimate in high-revving pleasure with astonishing low-end torque. Thanks to a dry weight of only 1,575 kilograms (3,472 lb), the weight-to-power ratio stands at only 2.25 kilograms per hp (4.96 lb/hp). 

       The Lamborghini design is always the beauty of aggressive power, the elegance of breathtaking dynamics. From the very first glance, the new Aventador is unmistakably a Lamborghini, clothed in the brand’s characteristic and distinctive design language – with its extremely powerful proportions, its exact lines and precise surfaces, and with taut muscularity in every one of its details. The designers in the Centro Stile Lamborghini have carefully developed this design language to give the Aventador a significant new edge. 

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Korean model at auto show

 
This is some of charming Korean models at Auto show. Their appearance alway make show bright.

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2011 Infiniti M35 Hybrid review

         Infiniti Cor. confirmed that its first production hybrid vehicle will be part of the recently announced line of 2011 Infiniti M luxury performance sedans, which are scheduled to go on sale in spring 2010 at Infiniti dealers nationwide. The Infiniti M35 hybrid is expected to arrive about 12 months later as a 2012 model. It is Infiniti’s first hybrid in its 20-year existence, as well as the cleanest and most economical car in Infiniti’s history.

      The M35 Hybrid has been designed and engineered to add to, not take away from, the driving experience, a key part of any Infiniti’s appeal. The M35 Hybrid is based on the all-new M, which itself picks up styling cues from Essence, the show-stopper that made its debut at the Geneva Auto Show early in 2009. It  maintains a high performance luxury sedan profile, overlaying it with the fuel economy and CO2 emissions of a smaller car, while delivering driving flair to please any enthusiast - complete with charismatic V6 and rear-wheel drive handling.

         The 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 combines with an electric motor and high-power battery to produce 360 horsepower. The M35h deploys its power in a manner entirely in keeping with Infiniti’s sports handling philosophy Infiniti owners have come to expect. Both the gasoline V6 and electric motor deliver their power to the rear wheels via a 7-speed automatic transmission. The single electric motor and compact Lithium-ion battery pack boost efficiency further by helping keep the weight gain over the M37 down to 276 pounds.

* Price (est): $51,000

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2011 Hyundai Equus review

        Hyundai aims to break down the barriers of owning a luxury car with the introduction of its all-new flagship, the 2011 Equus. Equus will compete with the best luxury sedans in the world on all levels including amenities, performance, advanced technologies, design and ownership experience when it arrives at select Hyundai dealerships late this summer.

        The Equus broadens Hyundai's lineup of premium vehicles and like Genesis, is built on Hyundai's world-class rear-wheel-drive architecture. It is powered by the award-winning 4.6-liter Tau® V8. The Tau inside the Equus will produce an estimated 385 horsepower using premium fuel and 378 horsepower using regular fuel. With technology rivaling more expensive luxury sedans, Equus showcases features such as a lane departure warning system, electronic air suspension, smart cruise control and a Lexicon® audio system.

         The seats are designed with adjustable driver thigh support, plenty of width, great range of adjustment, and heated and cooled functionality. Thermoelectric devices located in the seat backs and bottom cushions provide control for heating, cooling and humidity. There is ample leg and head room for drivers over six-feet tall and an optional massaging driver seat. In fact, Equus has more leg, head and shoulder room in the front and rear seats than the Lexus LS460.

* Price (est): 

                                                                                                 (Source: Hyundai)

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Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2010 review

Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2010 review

           The Genesis Coupe comes with an available naturally aspirated V6, sure to be a motor to find its way into more of Hyundai's lineup. The high output engine offers 310 horses on premium fuel. Also availble in the Genesis Coupe line is a turbocharged 4 cylinder motor producing 2.0 liters, which has an output in line with the Japanese compact sports car competitors.

           The Hyundai Genesis Coupe's arching roofline and tapering greenhouse highlight the exterior profile and emphasize the car's broad shoulders and wide stance. It rides on standard 18-inch alloy wheels or optional 19-inch wheels, both delivering a bold stance and aggressive handling An information display screen, features an outside temperature reading, audio system information. Analog gauges include a large speedometer and tachometer positioned so the driver can immediately access critical driving information. 

           It was designed both engines are mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission: 212-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a range-topping all-aluminum 306-horsepower, DOHC 3.8-liter V6 engine.

          * Price (est):  $27,000 (Turbocharged 4 Cyl);  $29,000 (V6)                                                                                      

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2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe review

             The new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe is introduced sleek styling and sporty handling to the hybrid segment, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The CR-Z is a personal sport hybrid coupe for people with a spirit of adventure and an elevated sense of responsibility toward the environment. It’s the first hybrid designed to maximize style and fun, in addition to efficiency and economy.

         The system delivers a combined peak output of 122 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 128 lb-ft. of torque2 at 1,000 to 1,500 rpm (123 lb-ft on CVT-equipped models). Preliminary fuel economy estimates are anticipated to result in a rating of 36 city/38 highway miles per gallon on CVT-equipped models. Manual transmission models are anticipated to achieve an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 31 city/37 highway miles per gallon3.

         The futuristically styled interior offers a high-tech appearance and ergonomically intuitive controls. Instrument panel meters illuminate with a three-dimensional, vibrant blue color theme resulting in a multi-layered appearance. Set against a motif of textured black materials and aluminum-style trim accents, the upper portion of the dashboard extends toward the driver to provide a wrap-around cockpit environment. The passenger zone offers an open, comfortable space.

       

              * Price (est): $19,500

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Taming E-Mail Alerts

Here are the interesting things that the tech reporters and editors for The New York Times found on the Web on Thursday. Find more Scuttlebot items here.

The Most Interesting Uses of Facebook’s New Open Graph
ALLTHINGSD.COM | Mashups, purchases and other things to do with vendors using Facebook’s Timeline. – Damon Darlin

U.S. Online Ad Spending to Approach $40 Billion in 2012
EMARKETER.COM | Trade publication says online ad spending will rise 23 percent in 2012. Total is more than newspapers and magazines combined. - Quentin Hardy

A Facebook App to Find Financial Aid
FASTCOMPANY.COM | The app alerts people to scholarships based on their Facebook profile information.– Suzanne Spector

Notification Control
NOTIFICATIONCONTROL.COM | I hate unnecessary e-mail notifications. Notification Control lets you clean them up in one swoop. – Nick Bilton

Which Protest Was More Effective, Google’s or Wikipedia’s
THEATLANTIC.COM | Interesting take from @TheAtlantic ‘s @beccarosen on which SOPA protest was more effective: Google’s or Wikipedia’s. – Joshua Brustein

ESPN’s Bill Simmons Has Committed 98 Potential SOPA Violations
DEADSPIN.COM | Uh Oh. Looks like @sportsguy33 could be a violator if SOPA became law, even though ESPN is a major supporter. – Joshua Brustein

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